Three of the most popular Hot Dog additions to the Chicago landscape in this millennium are the Red Hot Ranch trio including 35th Street Red Hots. Featuring the original classic ‘depression’ style Vienna Beef Hot Dog on a steamed bun without poppy seeds and using the original four condiments: mustard, relish, chopped onions, and sport peppers. Usually topped with fresh cut fries. Beginning with the 35th Street Red Hots 20 years ago, nearly across from White Sox Park, this group is now at 3 locations creating notoriety while winning fans and many food accolades and awards along the way.
Founded by the folks who honed their skills as original owners of the famed Wiener’s Circle; have pared down the menu to having great Burgers and Vienna Hot Dogs with awesome fries. Headed by Jeff Greenfield with former Wiener’s Circle partners, Larry Gold and Vicki Nemerow, as well as, partner/manager Johnny Vazquez and other store managers Rodrigo Vazquez and Peter Flores. This group has helped produce several dining awards including a Golden Dining Award, from The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, and more. They have also been featured on Chicago’s Best and Check Please! The group has also been very active in community service including neighborhood police programs in Humboldt Park and other areas, helping healthcare workers, and sending Salamis to Soldiers.
It is the culmination of their experience and commitment given to all aspects of the business and ultimately the finished product, that has led Vienna Beef to pay homage and induct the group of Red Hot Ranch and 35th Street Red Hots into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame. The Hall was created to honor longtime foodservice operators that have developed into neighborhood landmarks. Out of thousands of Vienna customers over the years we have recognized only 150 customers nationwide since the award was created in 2006. From the entire Vienna Beef family, we are proud to welcome Red Hot Ranch and 35th Street Red Hots as the 151st recipient.
